Developing as a Reflective Early Years Professional

<p><b>Helps early years students and practitioners to get to grips with the key issues, through a critical and thematic approach which focuses on reflective practice.</b></p><p>Theories and research into the nature of reflection are examined, how they can be used, and how they can improve practice, producing a more responsive and thoughtful, research-based workforce for young children and their families.</p><p>In this third edition there is greater emphasis on issues related to inclusion and diversity, mental health and communication with parents. New pedagogic features include <i>Team Talk </i>designed to get all members of a work-based team to pool their expertise and knowledge, and to think critically and reflectively upon aspects that may directly affect their settings. There is also a new <i>Evidence Informed Research Practice and Reflection</i> feature which offers questions that emphasise the importance of up-to-date research material informing practice within a setting.</p><p> </p>